What I liked
Writing was incredibly thought provoking
What I didn't like
NA
My overall impression
It’s one of those rare pieces that feels deeply personal without ever feeling self-indulgent. From the moment Spencer Waldner welcomes the audience in, you’re invited into the story rather than asked to simply observe it. I found myself completely trusting where he was taking us.
The writing is incredibly intelligent, heartfelt, and genuinely funny. It explores identity, family, and the stories we tell ourselves with such generosity that I never felt manipulated—I just felt held. That’s a difficult thing to achieve, and it’s what made the experience so moving.
As someone who sees a lot of theatre, I’m always grateful when a playwright trusts the audience enough to let us do some of the work. Daddy Issues does exactly that. It doesn’t shout; it invites. And because of that, its emotional impact lingers long after you’ve left the theatre.
Beautiful writing. Beautiful storytelling. A journey I’m really glad I went on.
